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Labour MP addresses IMF bailout rumours | GB NEWS The UK economy slowed down in April 2026, with the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) contracting 0.1 per cent, according to the latest figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS).Economists had priced in a drop in GDP as households start to feel the squeeze after the US-Iran war sent fuel prices surging.Chancellor Rachel Reeves is under further pressure to course-correct the economy amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.Suren Thiru, ICAEW Chief Economist, said: “This decline is the first economic blow landed by the Iran conflict as falling fuel…

Add to that the quite astonishing coincidence of the US, Canada and Mexico, the three co-hosts of the 2026 World Cup, being in the midst of an epic trade war. Indeed, in the period in between the opening ceremony at the Estadio Azteca, and the final in New Jersey’s MetLife Stadium, the three will be renegotiating the USMCA, the North American free trade area.

England midfielder Jude Bellingham has stressed the importance of needing to “feel loved” as he looks to help them enjoy World Cup success this summer.The tournament in North America got under way on Thursday as Mexico – hosts alongside USA and Canada – beat South Africa 2-0.England’s tournament does not get under way until next Wednesday, when they take on Croatia in Arlington, Texas.Bellingham was part of the England squad that reached the final of Euro 2024, where they were beaten by Spain.However, the national team – then managed by Gareth Southgate – were often accused of playing poorly in…

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Over in Los Angeles – where hosts USA will play two of their three group games – it has been a similar story with regards to promotion of the World Cup.There are banners on the streets coming out of Los Angeles Airport promoting ‘LA26’ and the tournament, while electronic billboards rotate the various members of the USA squad and a large mural in downtown LA features Argentina legend Lionel Messi. Some convenience stores also sell World Cup-related merchandise.However, for non-football fans it would be quite easy to be oblivious to the fact that the tournament is about to get under…

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The eldest child of the King of Thailand has died aged 47 in what could place a major question mark over Princess Anne’s upcoming Asia tour.Princess Bajrakitiyabha Mahidol, known in the southeast Asian nation as Princess Bha, had been in hospital for more than three years after suffering heart problems while out with her dogs.The Thai royals had been quiet on her health since, though things took a turn for the worse just weeks ago.In April, doctors found a stomach infection whih led to inflammation in her intestines, lowering her blood pressure to fall and leaving her with an irregular…

Oti Mabuse has revealed she is expecting her second child with husband Marius Iepure.The 35-year-old former Strictly Come Dancing professional shared the joyful announcement on Instagram this morning, posting family photographs alongside a heartfelt message.”Plot twist… We thought we had our hands full already, but life had even bigger plans,” she wrote. “Baby No. 2 is joining the dance party, and our hearts (and house) are about to get a whole lot fuller.”The South African dancer, who now appears regularly on Loose Women and serves as head judge on Dancing with the Stars Ireland, tied the knot with Romanian dancer…

Too popular, too strong and a deep domestic league is a problem Rouet would love Canada to have.”The fun part with the [Canada] girls being in PWR is the quality of games,” he added.”If you look at the top eight in the PWR, even Bristol, who are last, have six wins.”There are no easy games, and this is the value for the players definitely.”But off the pitch, the [Canada] girls have to live as students. They are not well paid, Rugby Canada doesn’t provide them enough money and their visas don’t allow them to work on the side.”So, PWR is…